BSc Quantity Surveying , BSc (Hons)

University College of Estate Management (UCEM), the United Kingdom

University College of Estate Management (UCEM)

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
BSc (Hons)	Distance, Online	3 - 7 years	March, September	GBP 950 per module	GBP 950 per module

About BSc Quantity Surveying , BSc (Hons) - at University College of Estate Management (UCEM)

COURSE OVERVIEW
If you intend to make major advances in your chosen career in quantity surveying, you need to put some solid groundwork in place. Gaining a wide understanding of every aspect of this diverse industry is an essential first step. The course gives you an informed view of the many areas which you may expect to gain a working appreciation of and which will highlight the career specialisms you might decide to pursue at a later date. The course also includes a specialist building services QS pathway for those who are currently working in this field or who wish to move into this area.

Who should study this course?
This course is primarily designed for people employed in a quantity surveying role, such as in a private QS practice, construction company, M&E specialist subcontractor, building contractor or government organisation. This course is also suitable for those working outside the industry looking for a career change.

COURSE BENEFITS

Enrich your CV with a degree accredited by RICS, CIOB and BQSM
Expand your skills in quantity surveying, cost consultancy, project management, estimating, and facilities management
Accelerate your progress – this is the only undergraduate course in quantity surveying that enables you to combine work and study through supported distance learning; you won’t have to put your career on hold while gaining the qualifications you need to progress it
Progress towards Membership of RICS and CIOB

Course outline

Below is a list of the modules included in this course and the structure which they follow.

Full module descriptions can be found at www.cem.ac.uk/qs

PART 1

Legal Studies – Level 4
People and Organisational Management – Level 4
Financial and Resource Management – Level 4
Economics – Level 4
Building, Environment, Technology 1 – Simple Construction – Level 4
Building, Environment, Technology 2 – Framed Structures – Level 4

PART 2

Compulsory modules

Building, Environment, Technology 3 – Complex Structures – Level 5
Contract Procedures – Level 5
Economics of Property and Construction – Level 5

Elective modules for Construction Pathway

Building Economics – Level 5
Measurement and Quantification of Construction Works – Level 5
Estimating and Tendering of Construction Projects – Level 5

Elective modules for Building Services Pathway

Building Services Construction Economics – Level 5
Measurement and Quantification of Building Services Works – Level 5
Estimating and Tendering of Building Services Projects – Level 5

PART 3

COMPULSORY MODULES:

Construction Law – Level 6

Contemporary QS Practice – Level 6
Project – Level 6

OPTIONAL MODULES

Commercial Management in Construction – Level 6
Construction Project Management – Level 6
Construction Site Management – Level 5
Strategic Facilities Management – Level 6
Commercial Property Management – Level 6
Measurement and Quantification of Building Services Works – Level 5
Maintenance Management – Level 6

Notes about fees for this course

Fees:
£950 per module x 17 modules (usually students undertake 2 modules per semester)

Student Loans:
Eligible students (i.e. those domiciled in England) can apply to Student Finance England for student loans for this course

Total course fee: £16,150 (total cost indicative)

Supplemental fees for international postage may apply

Entry requirements

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS You should have: • 230 UCAS tariff points: o HNCs and HNDs in any discipline will be considered o Applicants with fewer than 230 UCAS tariff points may be considered on merit • English language proficiency • Mathematics Grade C or above at GCSE or equivalent You will be required to provide copies of your qualification certificates that have been verified to be true copies of the original by someone in a professional occupation. Please do not send original documents. Applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements should ensure they complete the personal statement section of the application form.

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